The London Eye

In the mood for something a bit more romantic while you are on holiday in London? Well have I got the perfect thing for you and your sweetheart to do! The London Eye not only is a great tourist attraction in London that allows you to have a great view of the whole city while riding on a massive ferris wheel, it also provides Chocolate, Champagne, or Wine tasting experiences if you book ahead!

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With these London Eye special experiences, if you choose the Chocolate, Champagne, or WIne Tasting Experiences, you get two 30-minutes rotations on the London Eye. That means you get to go around twice. With each of those experiences, you are also accompanied by either a chocolate expert, a champagne expert, or a wine expert to guide you through your tasting experience.

To make your date night in London special, book ahead with the London Eye for one of these amazingly romantic experiences and enjoy!

Relationship Tip: Tourist attractions can also be great date spots! They leave you in awe and they help you make great memories with your loved one.

The Tower of London

You cannot go to London and not go to the Tower of London. The Tower of London is London’s castle. It was used as a royal palace, a secure fortress, and an infamous prison.

You can walk all around and explore the history of the Tower of London when you go in. They have Yeoman Warders dressed up in their traditional clothing there to answer questions and give tours.

There are lots of great exhibits that will teach you the history of the place. The White Tower is especially cool!

The Tower of London also plays host to the Crown Jewels!

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Don’t miss out on the Tower of London when you are on vacation in London. It’s an amazing place where you are sure to make memories with your sweetheart!

Relationship Tip: It’s important to have a good time on your date, but you can still shake things up a bit and have an educational date, or a date where you learn a new skill together!

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral is a London must-see! When you and your sweetheart are roaming the streets of London on your vacation, be sure to head over to St. Paul’s cathedral and stand in awe of the beauty of the architecture, history, and spirit in there.

“For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren” (found on website). St. Paul’s is full of history. From the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, to surviving WWII, to the Great Fire of London, to a visit from Martin Luther King Jr., this cathedral has seen and been through a lot.

When you visit, you could simply enjoy a walk through and explore the sacred cathedral. You also could go and attend evensong, an organ recital or even a service, as the cathedral is still a working church. You also could go high up into the galleries up in the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

I promise you won’t regret making your way over to St. Paul’s. Head on over with your sweetheart to see the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral. If you fancy having a meal before or after your visit, there is a great building, called One New Change, behind St. Paul’s that has loads of restaurants in it. You can even go up onto the roof of that building to a high end bar and enjoy another incredible view of St. Paul’s and the rest of London.

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While we are on the topic of London must-see churches, be sure to head over to Westminster Abbey as well!

Relationship Tip: When you are on vacation together, be willing to explore new things together. Make memories together as you explore.

Step into the Magical World of Harry Potter!

Are you a fan of Harry Potter? If so, you cannot come to London without going to the Harry Potter Studio Tour!

My husband and I just got to go a few weeks ago and it was absolutely incredible! Both of us love Harry Potter and it was something I would not have wanted to miss out on as a Harry Potter fan.

The tour includes the sets where they filmed each Harry Potter movie. You get to begin in the Great Hall and make your way through their dormitory, Dumbledore’s office, the dungeons, Diagon Alley, the ministry of magic, and so much more.

You get to see all of the costumes, wigs and props that all of the actors wore and used. You get to know all of the secrets of how they filmed quidditch scenes and any scene using magic.

You get to learn about the general process it took to create these magical films. Also, in the middle of the tour, you can try Butterbeer and Butterbeer ice cream!

Check out this video for a little more information about what can be found at the Harry Potter Studios:

There are not enough words to describe the amazing experience the Harry Potter Studio Tour is. If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you must take your sweetheart to the Harry Potter Studios and enjoy the time of your life together, engulfed in this magical world!

All you have to do is be sure to book ahead and enjoy!

Relationship Tip: Share your likes and dislikes with your partner, but don’t expect them to love everything you love or hate everything you hate.

An Evening in the West End

New York’s famous theatre scene is Broadway, and London’s is the West End. So when in London, head over to the West End for an evening of entertainment!

You can see one of the classics, such as Lion King, Les Miserables, and Wicked, or you can try a less well-known play or musical for a new experience! There are loads of shows going on all of the time with well known actors and each and every one of them are great!

I personally have seen a fair share of shows in the West End. I have seen Wicked, Les Miserables, Lion King, Singing in the Rain, Billy Elliot, Stomp, The Tempest and more and I absolutely loved every single one! Whatever you choose to see, it will be an experience of a lifetime!

My sister-in-law and I at Singing in the rain

Although seeing shows can be pricey, they are worth it! There are also ways to get a good deal on various websites, such as this one or this one or by going to the theatre early in the morning to get last minute tickets.

There are lots of great restaurants in the West End that provide the perfect opportunity for you and your sweetheart to go to dinner and a show, enjoying an incredible evening in London together!

Relationship Tip: Make an effort for date night. Get dressed up for each other. Plan ahead. Make it special.

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Rainy Days in London

If you experience rainy days on your vacation while in London (because let’s be honest, that is pretty likely here in the UK), there are so many fantastic museums that you can go to that are couple friendly, free, and so fun! For me and my experience in London, a rainy day always meant the perfect day to go to one of London’s incredible museums.

Honestly, each one deserves their own post, but here is just a general one to give you ideas of where to go on a rainy day in London.

Here are some of my favorites:

The British Museum

The V&A (aka the Victoria and Albert Museum, my favorite)

Science Museum

Natural History Museum

The National Gallery (also my favorite)

The National Portrait Gallery

The British Museum is a London classic! It has tons of collections that are all fascinating! There you can see the Rosetta Stone and lots of other amazing things. It is a really big museum and can be a bit intimidating, so what I like to do is get the museum map and see the top 10 things they have listed in the map. This way, I get to see 10 key pieces in the museum and it takes me around most of the collections so I get a good review of the whole museum without getting exhausted and overwhelmed!

The V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) is on Exhibition Road and is one of my favorite museums. It just has a great collection of art, sculpture, photographs, clothing and much, much more. It is one of the “smaller” museums and just has a great atmosphere and collection. It’s a great one to stop in for a little bit if you are near Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, or Harrods.

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The Natural History Museum and the Science Museum are also found on Exhibition Road. Although these museums are more geared towards children, they are also really fun and interesting for adults. The architecture of the Natural History Museum is astounding and the Science Museum has all kinds of fun, interactive things to see and do.

The National Gallery is located on Trafalgar Square, and the National Portrait Gallery is right behind the National Gallery. The National Gallery is one of my top 3 favorite museums of London. The art displayed in the gallery is just breathtaking! It is definitely a must-see and it’s in a great location! You walk out the front doors and there is Trafalgar Square! From there you can see all the way down to parliament and Big Ben.

I personally am not a huge fan of modern art, but if you are, head over to the Tate Modern, one of London’s most famous museums!

Also, a lesser well-known exhibit can be found at the British Library. There is a permanent exhibit that plays host to incredibly historic documents such as the Magna Carta, original writing of Jane Austen, original writing of Shakespeare, the Gutenberg Bible, original writing of Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo, original music scores by Handel, and much more.

Most of these museums, if not all, also have really nice cafes where you can enjoy your lunch.

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Be sure to head to at least one, if not all of these museums! They are a great place to go while on vacation with your partner when you find yourself in rainy London.

Relationship Tip: If you go to a museum for date night, make a little game of it. You can do a scavenger hunt together to find the key pieces of each collection!

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

If you are in London around Christmas time, there is no way you can miss out on Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

Winter Wonderland is a magical event that gets put up in Hyde Park every year at the end of November. It brings the Christmas spirit to London and is such a fun place to go for a date! There are a variety of things you can do there: ice skating, go on rides, play games, drink beer or mulled wine, shop at all of the stalls, eat yummy food, listen to music, and more!

The Christmas Market stalls resemble a German Christmas market. They are always packed with interesting things to look at and shop for.

They even have a variety of shows you can book ahead to attend.

Winter Wonderland is not to be missed! It’s free to walk in, so head on over and enjoy! It’s a great opportunity for you and your partner to spend some sweet time together while on holiday!

When you are done at Winter Wonderland, be sure to head down Oxford Street and Harrods to see all of the lights and window displays!

Relationship Tip: When you are out on a date with your partner, allow yourselves time for good conversation. Dating is about spending quality time together and continuing to get to know each other.

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